How to structure LLC

[Antonio Mcinnis]

I currently created a real estate LLC with my wife. We found a duplex that we are currently interested in purchasing in TX to add as our second rental. Our first rental property is located in NC. I am trying to figure out if I can make the LLC that I created in TX the parent LLC for the property in NC (thinking about making an additional LLC for this property). Questions below. Thank you for your time, consideration, and guidance in this matter.

1. Can I legally have the NC property fall under my LLC in TX? Explain.

2. Should I utilize DBAs under my TX LLC for any properties I purchase in TX, instead of creating an LLC for each additional property? Explain.